How does White Castle cook their onions?

White Castle's new method of cooking is to "steam" the burgers by resting them on a pile of onions, and the heat cooks the burgers via "onion steam." The bottom bun is placed on the still cooking and in the state of raw burger to create that steam bath of delicious onion flavor that gives the White Castle burger its ...
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What are White Castle onion rings made of?

garlic, citric acid, spices, dehydrated onion, xanthan gum, sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate as preservatives, natural flavor.
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Why does White Castle Make You Sick?

You may get a sour stomach after eating White Castle sliders

About 30 minutes after they stuffed themselves, according to Liam, "we went out to his garden and we threw up together." Whether it's the dehydrated onions or the processed meat patties, White Castle sliders have a reputation for causing a sour stomach.
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What kind of frying oil does White Castle use?

Butter Note: White Castle uses a buttery-flavored oil to cook many items. It is soy-based, and does not contain milk. Other Allergen & Dietary Notes: At last check, none of the items below contained peanut or tree nuts.
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Does White Castle use dehydrated onions?

The company admits in their FAQ that they use dehydrated onions for their burgers, as they have been doing since World War II, when onions were rationed and in short supply.
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Why does White Castle give me diarrhea?

Listeria is the most commonly reported diagnosis from White Castle, and diarrhea and nausea are the most commonly reported symptoms.
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Are White Castle burgers made of liver?

SECRET INGREDIENT: If there is a secret ingredient to the White Castle Burger, it's not peanut butter, baby food (yuk), or liver (double yuk); it's in the onions. The onions have to be dried, and rehydrated before using. THE PICKLE: Only one pickle per slider, please.
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What kind of meat does White Castle use?

White Castle starts with a stack of 100% beef ("We call that a beef log," said Richardson) that then goes through the Meat Horn, which puts the holes in the log. The patties are then sliced and sent out to White Castles across the nation ready to be steamed.
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Does White Castle use real eggs?

White Castle breakfast is simply heavenly. All of their eggs are freshly cracked, lightly scrambled, and everything is made-to-order.
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Does White Castle use microwaves?

EACH White Castle slider is steam-grilled over savory onions to create the hot, tasty flavor you crave. Our burgers are made from 100% beef, with zero additives or fillers. After just a few seconds in the microwave or a few minutes on the stove top, America's favorite slider is ready to eat.
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Why are there 5 holes in White Castle burgers?

There are holes in the meat patties

The crave-worthy sliders have five holes in the patties. According to CBS News, this is so the burger can be thoroughly cooked through faster without having to flip it over. The idea to incorporate these holes came from an employee suggestion back in 1954.
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What kind of pickles does White Castle use?

Made with minced onions and dill hamburger pickles.
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How does mcdonalds get their onions so small?

They tip the contents into a massive tub in the sink, then fill it up with cold water from the tap. After leaving it to soak for an hour to rehydrate, the worker gets rid of any excess water and the onions are ready to go. The giant tub is then portioned into smaller shakers, ready to be sprinkled onto burgers.
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Why did White Castle get rid of onion rings?

The plethora of onions found in both the White Castle and Krystal burgers are the culprit. Onions contain a natural sugar called fructose which are notorious in causing gas, bloating and even diarrhea.
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Are White Castle onion rings vegetarian?

Are the onion rings at White Castle vegan? In New York and New Jersey, White Castle's Onion Rings are not vegan, but they are vegan in other locations. The Onion Chips, however, contain dairy and are not vegan, no matter where you're dining.
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Can you get White Castle burgers without onions?

Conversation. Remember, you can get your sliders however you want. No onions, extra onions, just a big plate of onions. Whatever!
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Is White Castle unhealthy?

While they're slightly higher in protein and fiber than Burger King and McDonald's, White Castle's burgers almost double the sodium of our healthiest pick. It's similar to Burger King's hamburger in size and numbers, but takes second because of its higher sodium content.
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Why is White Castle so good?

While other restaurants were making hand shaped, individually cooked burgers, White Castle has mastered a more uniform method that no longer involves searing. However, they still use those thin slider patties, resulting in universally delicious, juicy burgers in every White Castle slider.
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Are Frozen White Castle burgers the same?

The frozen White Castle cheeseburgers are almost identical to their fresh counterparts, they both have the patented burger patties with five holes, a whole lot of onions, and a small slice of American cheese, in between a small bun.
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What is the 1921 slider?

A: The 1921 Slider is made to order with seared and seasoned beef, and topped with savory grilled onions, smoked cheddar and pickles on a signature White Castle bun. Lettuce and tomato are available at select Castle locations.
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What are White Castle sliders made of?

The Original Slider®, made with 100% beef, steam grilled on a bed of onions and served with a slice of pickle on our signature bun.
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Which is older White Castle vs Krystal?

Krystal is the seventh or eighth-oldest hamburger chain in the United States (the oldest being White Castle) and the oldest in the South.
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Why are small burgers called sliders?

The name originated in the 1940s, when sailors in the U.S. Navy would refer to mini-burgers as "sliders" because of their extreme greasiness. In just one or two bites, the burger would just slide right down! The slider was first created at White Castle, a popular American fast food chain restaurant.
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How long are White Castle burgers good for in the fridge?

You can safely keep cooked hamburgers in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days; they'll also keep well in the freezer for at least 2-3 months.
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